Mexican vehicle sales down 0.2% in May 2025 On June 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 119,961 light vehicles in May, representing a decrease of 0.2% from the 120,236 sales in May 2024. Nissan sold 22,573 units in May, an increase of 8.4% from the previous year. Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 12,618 units in May decreased 10.2% from the same month in 2024. General Motors sold 15,604 units, a d...

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Nissan unveils first video of all-new Leaf with improved aerodynamics On June 3, Nissan unveils the first video of all-new Leaf among three-part short videos. The third generation Leaf electric crossover will be launched later in June globally. The all-new model will balance emotional and rational appeal, ensuring it looks sleek and bold, whilst meeting the real-world needs of families with thoughtful design. The exterior design is anchored arou...

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ntory at the beginning of May was 2.49 million units (down from 2.57 million in mid-April). As of the end of April, inventory days by brand showed that among Japanese automakers, Toyota 23 days, Lexus 20 days, Honda 39 days, and Subaru 31 days — all relatively low. In contrast, Acura had 58 days, Nissan 56 days, Mazda 42 days, and Mitsubishi 43 days. Korean brands, which continue to perform well, recorded 50 days for Hyundai, 54 for Genesis, an...

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U.S. market totaled 113,538 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 6.7%, and there was no impact seen from the U.S. Trump government’s new additional tariffs. The automakers that export assembled vehicles to North America including the U.S. are Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Mazda Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Only Mazda and Nissan recorded a y/y decrease ...

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New vehicle sales in Japan in May 2025 rises 3.7%, returning to pre-certification-fraud level; Honda and Nissan struggling The sales volume of new vehicles (mini and non-mini vehicles) in Japan in May 2025 was 324,064 units, representing a 3.7% increase compared to the same month last year. This is a return to the pre-certification-fraud level in May 2023, which was 326,731. By brand, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) experienced a 64.0% reboun...

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Nissan discontinues production of manual Versa sedan for U.S. in Mexico On June 2, it was confirmed that Nissan has officially halted production of the manual transmission version of the Versa sedan in Mexico for the U.S., marking the end of an era for affordable manual cars. Manufactured in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the Versa S manual 2025, which was priced at USD 18,330, is no longer produced due to declining demand and the 25% tariffs on Mexican...

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Jatco to start supplying E-Axles in earnest Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) will start supplying E-Axles in earnest. The company’s plant in the Fuji area, which has been renovated, started as an E-Axle plant in April 2025. Jatco plans to start operations of an E-Axle plant in the U.K. in 2026 with an annual production of 340,000 units. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which is hastening to revamp its performance, plans to launch a hybrid vehicle (HV) equipp...

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t innovation lab for in-depth cooperation in areas such as creation of an in-vehicle software R&D platform, R&D of intelligent assisted driving, and development of pan-scenario AI applications. Moreover, the two companies will jointly support DFMC sub-brands such as Voyah, M-Hero, eπ, and Dongfeng Nissan in creating an intelligent product matrix that covers different market segments and meets global user requirements. Further cooperation on busi...

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Nissan unveils 3rd-gen e-Power with 15% higher high-speed fuel efficiency, application for North American models also planned Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) held a briefing and test drive event for its 3rd-generation e-Power technology on May 26, 2025. The company improved energy efficiency and quietness of its engine. The automaker has also solved the fuel economy issue at high speeds by improving it by 15% from the current version of its e-Pow...

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g, Distribution & After-Sales Services) dropped 1.5% to MYR 530.5 million. Looking ahead, Tan Chong remains focused on recovery amid global uncertainties and a projected decline in Malaysia’s auto market, supported by resilient domestic demand and positive GDP forecasts. Strong early sales of the Nissan Kicks e-POWER and the upcoming TQ Wuling Bingo EV reflect its EV push.  In Vietnam, GAC models, notably the GAC M8, and commercial vehicles su...

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Nissan to consider selling global headquarters building to pay for restructuring costs It has been revealed that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which is rebuilding business operations, plans to sell assets to pay for restructuring costs of JPY 60 billion that are expected to be incurred as an extraordinary loss in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company is believed to be considering possibilities including selling its global headquar...

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Nissan unveils new plan to expand manufacturing capabilities at Ávila plant, Spain On May 22, Nissan Spain announced that its Ávila plant is embarking on a new plan aimed at enhancing collaboration within Nissan to broaden its manufacturing operations and create new opportunities across other sectors and industrial activities. The plant, with the introduction of new flexible production lines, can industrialize any replacement component, whether...

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Nissan suppliers forecast lower sales for FY2026; 5 forecasting revenue declines, Trump tariffs, corporate restructuring, and “poor visibility” Six automotive parts and car body manufacturers that primarily do business with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have released their financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026, and five of them said their revenues were expected to decline. As for net profits, one company predicts an increase in ...

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Nissan planning to manufacture new model in Mexico On May 21, Verenisse Ruíz Sánchez, head of the CATEM union of Nissan Aguascalientes, confirmed that Nissan's A2 plant in Mexico is preparing to add a second vehicle to its production line. Ruíz Sánchez emphasized there have been no layoffs and production targets remain stable. She stated the plant is ready to begin manufacturing a new model, pending final marketing and commercial decisions. W...

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Nissan starts hiring to boost production at Resende plant in Brazil On May 20, it was reported that Nissan is preparing to boost production at its Resende plant in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the official launch of the second-generation Kicks model. Currently operating two shifts, the plant produces 24 vehicles per hour, but Nissan aims to increase output to 32 units per hour by enhancing automation from 55% to 84% and hiring 400 new employees. These...

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Nissan updates interior information before launching second-generation Kicks in Brazil On May 21, Nissan Brazil updated interior information before launching second-generation Kicks in Brazil. Highlights include a fully digital dashboard that enhances driver interaction and exclusive BOSE speakers integrated into the headrests for a high-quality sound experience. The SUV also impresses with its spacious cabin and generous trunk capacity, surpassi...

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Ford may share BlueOval SK EV Battery Park production with Nissan Ford and SK On’s joint-venture BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky was originally planned to have two operational plants on its large campus, which would employ 5,000 people. However, with slower demand for EVs, the two companies had chosen to only utilize one of those plants and hire 2,500 workers in the interim, with production currently scheduled to begin soon.  Recent ...

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Nissan unveils all-new electric Micra B segment hatchback with two battery options in Europe On May 21, Nissan Europe announced that the all-new, sixth-generation Micra B segment hatchback is set to return to the B-segment as a fully connected electric vehicle. The vehicle will be available in the European market from late 2025. The all-new MICRA, based on the AmpR shared EV platform, measures under 4 meters in length and less than 1.8 meters in ...

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Nissan to present course of action about plant closure this month In response to media reports that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) is considering closing its two plants in Kanagawa Prefecture, Nissan president and CEO Ivan Espinosa met and talked with Japan’s former Minister of the Environment Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on May 20. During an interview with the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun, former Minister Koizumi said that, “Nothing has been decided...

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y a 10.3% increase in commercial vehicle sales (119,824 units), offsetting a 19.5% decline in passenger car sales (30,830 units). Electrified vehicle sales during the 4-month period reached 6,820 units. Toyota remained the market leader with a 47.7% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors at 19.8% and Nissan at 5.4%. (From an article of Philstar on May 20, 2025 and PNA.gov release)...

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